[jdbernard]

I wanted to respond to just this statement:

For most of life we need permission to play. Parents allocate 'screen time'.

I don't disagree with your larger point but in my experience the limitation on screen time is an important protection of unstructured, self-directed play (especially for younger kids).

[emiliobumachar]

Seconded. My kid will take however much screen time he's allowed. I usually resort to authority to separate him from his screens. Otherwise, I can nudge him away from screens to precious few choice activities, but I don't remember ever seeing him disengaging a screen without nudging, except for physiological needs.